Thomas Jackson Charlton
| Thomas Jackson Charlton | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 5, 1805 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| 💀Died | September 22, 1835 (aged 29) Bryan County, Georgia, U.S.September 22, 1835 (aged 29) |
| Resting place | Whitehall Cemetery, Bryant County, Georgia |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Sarah Margaret Waters (1830–1835; his death) |
| 👶 Children | Thomas Jackson Charlton Jr. |
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Thomas Jackson Charlton (October 5, 1805 – September 22, 1835) was a 19th-century American physician. He distinguished himself in the cholera epidemic of 1834.
Life and career[edit]
Charlton was the son of Thomas Charlton, twice mayor of Savannah, Georgia, and Emily Walter. He was the older brother of Georgia senator Robert M. Charlton.[1]
In 1830, he married Sarah Margaret Waters, with whom he had three children: Emily, Thomas Jackson Charlton Jr. and Sarah Ellen.
Four years later, he became noted for his involvement in fighting the cholera pandemic of 1834.[2]
Death[edit]
Charlton died on Sepember 22, 1835, aged 29. He had contracted yellow fever. He preceded his father in death by two months.
References[edit]
- ↑ A Standard History of Georgia and Georgians, Volume 6. Lewis Publishing Company. 1917. p. 3055. Search this book on
- ↑ "Charlton family papers". ghs.galileo.usg.edu. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
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